John Papas was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1942, to Scottish and Greek parents. He began pottery making in 1963, and he quickly established himself as one of the leading potters in the country. He has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand and internationally, and his work is held in public and private collections around the world.

He is known for his diverse and innovative work and works in a variety of materials, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Papas's work is characterized by its bold forms, vibrant colours, and unique textures. He is not afraid to experiment, and he is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with clay. He is also a master of traditional pottery techniques, such as wheel throwing and hand-building.

One of the things that sets Papas's work apart is its diversity. He is equally comfortable making functional vessels, such as bowls more...

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John Papas, Collection of five tiles from the 'Early Morning'…

John Papas, Collection of Five Glazed Earthenware Tiles, Signed

John Papas, Collection of five tiles from the 'Early Morning' and 'Palm' series, glazed earthenware, signed and with title inscribed verso, 15.5 x 15.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

John Papas (b 1942) - Journey through the mountains, glazed…

Mountain Journey

John Papas (b 1942) - Journey through the mountains, glazed ceramic panel, 33 x 27.5 cm

John Papas, Morning Mist, earthenware 1020-C, fault, signed,…

Morning Mist Earthenware Plate

John Papas, Morning Mist, earthenware 1020-C, fault, signed, title inscribed (on reverse), 15 x 15 cm

Craft New Zealand (book) by Brian brake and Doreen Blumhardt…

Craft New Zealand: Signed by Prominent Artists

Craft New Zealand (book) by Brian brake and Doreen Blumhardt Doreen Blumhardt's personal copy, signed by Guy Ngan, John Drawbridge, Raymond Boyce, Ida Lough, Ian Spalding, Jean Ngan, Kathleen Des Forges, Elizabeth Auton, pit Henrich, Derek ball, Don salt,…

John Papas, two earthenware tiles mounted on board, the first…

Summer Memories and Gift from John

John Papas, two earthenware tiles mounted on board, the first titled Memories of Summer, marked, the second untitled but inscribed From John, March 30, 1987, 30 x 26 cm and 15.5 x 15.5 cm

John Papas (b.1942), Freedom', earthenware relief sculpture.…

Freedom Relief

John Papas (b.1942), Freedom', earthenware relief sculpture. Overall 43 x 53 cm

John Papas, landscape, acrylic on board, signed, 1970s. 35 x 45…

Acrylic Landscape by John Papas (1970s)

John Papas, landscape, acrylic on board, signed, 1970s. 35 x 45 cm

John Papas, chimney pot, stoneware slab formed with grey glaze.…

Grey Glazed Stoneware Chimney Pot

John Papas, chimney pot, stoneware slab formed with grey glaze. Height 27 cm